Teenager Killed in ATV Wreck in Davidson County, NC

The 17-year-old passenger was a thrown from the all-terrain vehicle when it rolled over while being driven up a hill near Kernersville, North Carolina.

B.O.B Jogging Strollers Recalled After Infants Choke on Parts

The product has been recalled twice during 2011 because a canopy drawstring and brand patches have caused babies to choke and nearly asphyxiate.

Two Carolina Fair Accident Injure 10 People

A metal clip broke loose from a ride at the South Carolina State Fair, and a Marine helicopter sent debris into the crowd at the Havelock, NC Chili Festival.

Legal Rights of a NC Burn Injury Survivor

To learn more about your legal options if you've been burned in an accident, contact a personal injury lawyer at our firm for a free consultation.

Fatigued Truckers Hauling Fireworks May Light Up More Than the Sky

If you've suffered injuries in an accident caused by a commercial truck driver, call us at (800) 752-0042. We can't take all cases, but consultations are free.

Three Teens Killed in Car Crash In Wake Forest, NC

Three teens killed in car wreck in Wake Forest, NC. If you or a loved one suffers injuries or death in a bus wreck, please contact a personal injury lawyer at our firm for a free, no-hassle consultation.

Discount Bus Lines Provide Discount Safety in Virginia and North Carolina

Passengers should be wary of discount bus lines providing discount safety. If you or a loved one suffers injuries or death in a bus wreck, please contact a personal injury lawyer at our firm for a free, no-hassle consultation.

Bonfire Accident Burns South Carolina (SC) Teens

Electrical shock and electrical burns can be fatal or cause serious injuries. Call experienced Carolina personal injury lawyers at (800) 752-0042.

Raleigh, North Carolina Man Burned in UPS Truck Crash

Emily Mapp Brannon wrote on the blog recently about a Raleigh,NC man was seriously burned when the UPS truck he was in caught fire after a car collided with it.

Jet Ski Accident Kills Deputy and His Son in Bertie, North Carolina (NC)

A double fatal Jet Ski personal watercraft accident in North Carolina (NC) highlights the dangers of personal watercraft. Read more below.

Virginia (VA) Pilot, Passenger Killed in Single-Engine Airplane Crash

Shapiro, Cooper, Lawson & Appleton have specialized knowledge to represent families who have suffered an airplane accident. Please call us at (800) 752-0042.

Choking, Strangulation Risks Prompt Recall of Kids' Hooded Sweatshirts

Cords on clothing, widow shades and appliances can strangle infants and toddlers. Call us at (800) 752-0042 for a free consult if this happened to your child.

SC Children's Train Wreck Leads to Death and Injuries

Amusement train ride kills one child, injures 28 others. If you would like us to evaluate your serious injury claim, please contact our firm for a free, no-hassle consultation. While we can't guarantee to take all cases, we do review them thoroughly to determine your options. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.

Gaston, North Carolina Teen Collapses and Dies Playing Basketball

Jim Lewis wrote about the tragic death of a Gaston County, North Carolina high-school basketball player who died on the court and why it might have happened.

Injuries Rising From Gear Designed to Protect, Enhance Job Performance

If you or a family member got injured by equipment used on the job, call us at (800) 752-0042. We can't take every case but do provide free consultations.

Steel Factory Worker Injured In Hertford County, North Carolina Plant Explosion

One worker at a plant in Hertford County, North Carolina (N.C.) was injured with burns overnight, in what's being described as an explosion. The factory worker at the Nucor Steel Plant in the town of Cofield, North Carolina (N.C.) was burned in the industrial accident.

According to officials at the Nucor Steel Plant, the factory worker was sent to the hospital with serious burn injuries from the explosion. It is still unclear as to what exactly happened, but a security officer employed at the Steel plant believed the worker was operating a slag pot carrier when the explosion took place and the factory happened.

Gas, fire and explosion cases may result from numerous causes. Factory explosions may be caused by violations of applicable codes, standards or recommended safe practices; a defective product or combination of defective products; or minimal or no public or consumer information on their safe handling and use.

As with all serious injury cases, it is especially crucial to seek out professional legal advice in factory explosion accident burn injury cases and we have the experienced injury attorneys to evaluate your claim. Our firm is ready to assist you  in reviewing your specific situation to see if your claim meets our criteria. In North Carolina, as well as every other state, there are laws on how long you have to file a suit also. Don't hesitate, call our toll free number and get confidential legal advice.

Apex Gymnastics Settles Lawsuit from Chemical Explosion

Apex, N.C. — Apex Gymnastics has settled its lawsuit over a 2006 explosion and fire at a nearby hazardous materials processing site that forced the studio to close temporarily, according to a Thursday filing in federal court in Raleigh. Terms of the settlement weren't disclosed. The gymnastics studio opted out of a class-action settlement against Environmental Quality Industrial Services over the Oct. 5, 2006, chemical fire.

About 17,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes because Apex officials feared toxic chemicals were in the plume of smoke that spread over the town. Businesses near the EQ plant also had to shut down for several days.

Investigators determined that improperly stored canisters caused the rapid spread of the fire throughout the facility. EQ and two Alabama-based companies that sent the canisters to the plant agreed in 2009 to pay compensation to 1,678 residents and business owners. Each household in the settlement received up to $750, while each business received up to $2,200. EQ also agreed not to reopen the facility to settle a state fine over environmental violations.

Pool Party Prank Leads to Paralysis for NC Bride-to-Be

If you or a loved one has been badly injured or paralyzed through the thoughtlessness or negligence of someone else, call our results-oriented injury law firm for an easy, free new client talk about your potential personal injury case. Our number is (800) 752-0042. While not all claims meet our criteria, you could possibly save a lot of hassle with an insurance claims department by getting us and our lawyers' proven experience fighting to get you the money you deserve.

Investigation Uncovers that Mall Food Court Trays as Dirty as Toilet Seats

A CBC investigation took samples from those plastic trays at mall food courts and the results are pretty disgusting. The CBC reporter took swaps from food trays from three different mall food courts, and then took a swab from a gas station toilet.

A microbiology professor at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Bob Hancock, did the test and says they saw as many bacteria on the food trays as they saw on the toilet.The mall food court trays had different types of bacteria, but they had some pathogens that can cause infection.

A high degree of care attaches to the company or person providing the food for sale and consumption. As in any case, it is important to save a receipt showing a purchase whether in a restaurant or a retail establishment and it is important to hold on to any available evidence that can confirm the personal injury caused by the food product. Companies that defend these cases are highly suspicious of these claims so it is important that witnesses and independent corroboration evidence be located as soon as possible.

Two Burned and Hospitalized at White Oak Nursing Home in Charlotte, North Carolina

Two nursing home residents have been burned and taken to the hospital from a skilled nursing center in southeast Charlotte, North Carolina (N.C.). The burn accident happened at White Oak Manor on Craig Avenue last Saturday night. The Charlotte Fire Department says they still are not sure how the people were burned, and the cause is under investigation.

White Oak Manor is a 180 bed skilled nursing center near Cotswold Mall. The facility also includes a separate independent living apartment community. Both individuals were taken to the hospital. One of the victims is said to have life-threatening injuries.

As with all serious injury cases, it is especially crucial to seek out professional legal advice in nursing home accident injury cases and we have the experienced injury attorneys to evaluate your claim. Our firm is ready to assist you  in reviewing your specific situation to see if your claim meets our criteria. In North Carolina, as well as every other state, there are laws on how long you have to file a suit also. Don't hesitate, call our toll free number and get confidential legal advice.

Strangulations Prompt Recall of Video, Audio Baby Monitors

If your infant, toddler, child or teen has been injured by a defective or recalled product, you need a lawyer with a proven record to get the best results from your claim against the manufacturer. While not all cases meet our criteria, call us at (800) 752-0042. If we accept you as a client, we guarantee we will make it as easy as possible for you to focus on your health while we get the settlement or verdict you deserve.

FL Product Liability Still an Issue for Automakers

Florida House passes bill that continues to hold automakers responsible for defective manufacturing. Bill now goes to the House Judiciary Committee. If you would like us to evaluate your defective product claim, please contact our firm for a free, no-hassle consultation. If the line is busy, please continue calling so we can evaluate your case. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.

WA Shooting Lawsuit Nets $46 Million Verdict

$46 million dollar verdict returned for Washington (WA) shooting. One victim suffered an injury that left him a quadriplegic and confined to a wheelchair. If you would like us to evaluate your accident or injury claim, please contact our firm for a free, no-hassle consultation. If the line is busy, please continue calling so we can evaluate your case. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.

Electric Shock Drowning: A Hidden Danger In Fresh Water

Have you or a loved one received an injury from an electric shock? Call (800) 752-0042 for a free consultation about your potential case.

Army Officer Shot to Death in Hunting Accident

As the family member of someone who was killed in an accident that wasn't their fault, you are entitled to monetary compensation for the loss you've suffered. Contact our law firm at 1-800-752-0042 We can’t take every case but we will evaluate every claim if you call us right away as statutes of limitations apply.